CVE-2004-2768
High
Description
dpkg 1.9.21 does not properly reset the metadata of a file during replacement of the file in a package upgrade, which might allow local users to gain privileges by creating a hard link to a vulnerable (1) setuid file, (2) setgid file, or (3) device, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Debian Dpkg
PublishedJun 8, 2010
First seenJun 8, 2010
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian dpkg | 1.9.21 | — |
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